Michelin Anakee III tyres

Quick note to say I've replaced the standard Pirelli Scorpions with Michelin Anakee III's today - $475 for the pair fitted at Western Motorcycles, Penrith. 100/90 x 19 and 150/70 x 17.
Initial impression is that they are at least as sticky as the Scorpions and certainly don't follow the changing bitumen lines like old tyres tend to do. I will make some notes as we go along and get a few miles on board.

A word about the Scorpions - they were a little disappointing really - they stick well but they squared off badly on the trip back from Perth. We were 2 up with panniers but to get only 5000km from the back tyre was a bit ordinary I think - squared off and only 2mm of tread left in the middle. The front was 15000km old and had about the same amount of tread left.

They also both showed signs of perishing - the bike is kept garaged and undercover at work so its not sun perished.

Anyway, I will have a couple of trips this year and test out the Anakees and report back.